Combating extreme depression...I 2012 I was.in stage 3 COPD and that year saw many other health issues. I continued to.deal.with some.of.these extra problems through...reactions2replies
Scared to Talk about COPD...After leaving the doctor’s office the day mom was officially diagnosed, we kind of made a “not so official” pact: She asked...reactions2comments
Depression and COPD Part II: Why Are We Depressed?...In Part I of this series I wrote specifically about how COPD patients have an increased chance of being clinically depressed and...reactions5comments
COPD Lexicon: Home Oxygen Terms to Know ...So, I’ve already discussed “Oxygen Terms To Know." Today, I’d like to discuss HOME oxygen terms to know. This is because some...reactionscomments
Use to think summer was worse...Just getting over winter. I have COPD emphysema 65yrs old, just having a shower is hard work takes breath away. also everybody...reactions3replies
Is there a meal plan for COPD?...Is there a meal plan? What can I or not eat? Just been diagnosed after spending 7 weeks in ICU and was...reactions3replies
How do you deal with a lack of energy?...I just can’t seem to get motivated to get out and do anything. Some days it’s hard to just get myself out...reactions5replies
Can I use a wood stove with an oxygen concentrator?...My husband, who has COPD, has recently been put on an Oxygen Concentrator at home. Here in the cold Northeast, we normally...reactions3replies
COPD and the Flu: What's New for 2018-19?...Well, it's that time of year again. The temperatures are starting to drop, schools are back in session and fall is on...reactionscomments
Pros and Cons Of Computer Charting...So, computer charting is nice. It gives us healthcare people access to so much information. It makes our charting easier. And it...reactionscomments
Be Prepared...I used to be in the news business. So, I get a lot of breaking news alerts on my iPhone, that I’ve...reactions4comments
Moving into Fall with COPD...Yesterday, someone posed a question asking about our favorite season. Is it spring or fall? When I responded, I went right into...reactions6comments
How to prevent face lines from oxygen tubes?...I recently started using oxygen at night and when I wake up in the morning I have lines embedded in my cheeks...reactions15replies
Vanity...I don’t care what anyone says, men are way more vain than women. At least this one is. It’s one of the...reactions29comments
Depression and COPD Part I...I have been writing articles for COPD.net for several years now and there's one topic that I've thought about writing about for...reactions11comments
Does anyone have any advice for me?...Hello my name is Tina and I was in an induced coma for 3 months and 2 weeks last year. I'm 51...reactions1reply
COPD National Action Plan: A Blueprint for Fighting This Disease...Did you know that COPD is one of the top causes of death in the U.S.? Or that it affects at least...reactionscomments
Remedies for Surviving Wildfires and Dust Storms with COPD ...Mom liked to feel like she had things under control. With COPD, she did her best to keep her environment where the...reactions3comments
Showering, Personal Hygiene & COPD...Most of us with COPD end up showering and taking care of personal hygiene at night or in the middle of the...reactions62comments
I'm Too Young To Have COPD..."I'm too young for COPD" is something that I frequently hear. According to the Mayo Clinic, "COPD develops slowly over the years...reactions3comments
